According to the pitching component of our new Elo ratings, Martinez’s performance against Cleveland stands as the absolute peak moment for any starting pitcher since 1911.1 Here’s a table of the highest historical pitcher peaks (one per pitcher)2 from the introduction to our MLB Elo ratings...
he only had 26 with the Rays -- but his impact out of the bullpen goes way beyond that one stat. During his time with Tampa Bay, McGee provided consistency out of the 'pen, especially from a pitcher who throws from the left side. While McGee struggled as a rookie in 2011, ...
A 5-foot-11 pitcher isn’t supposed to be this dominant. When compiling our list of the best MLB players ever, though, Martinez earned his placement right near the top. Longevity is important and that’s one thing that prevents Martinez from being even higher. However, the two-year stretc...
The best MLB utility players of all time are those who have displayed an incredible ability to adapt, excelling at multiple positions and filling whatever role their team needs to win. These players are often the unsung heroes, providing stability and flexibility without always receiving the ...
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year career was all said and done, Ryan, who pitched for four different organizations before retiring after his age-46 season, had compiled 324 wins and more strikeouts (5,714) than any pitcher in history. The '99 Hall of Fame inductee ranks 61st on the all-time WAR leaderboard (81.3)...
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He's totaled seven in his nine playoff games this year, and will be up against a pitcher who's had some serious issues in the walks department before drawing some matchups against a bullpen which has had the same plight in the playoffs. With a careful approach against a team which has...
The Guardians carried three catchers on their ALDS roster because all of them hit so poorly that Terry Francona knew he would need to pinch hit for them potentially multiple times per game. Cleveland’s always had a reputation as a Pitcher’s Club, so I don’t doubt they put a premium ...
Rodon's greatest strength as a pitcher is his ability to rack up strikeouts, evidenced by the fact that he finished the regular season ranked in the 72nd percentile or higher in chase, whiff and strikeout rates. I want to take advantage of that ability to fade Josh Naylor of the Clevelan...